Data Platforms and Services – Solutions ArchitectQuick Service Restaurant experience) Seattle - Remote only 12+ monthsA QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) experience refers to the overall customer experience in a fast-food or fast-casual dining environment. This type of restaurant is characterized by its focus on quick service, convenience.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecting highly-scalable, distributed enterprise data solutions with focus on big data platforms and enterprise data warehouses for reporting & analyticsDesigning and developing highly scalable and flexible data platform solutionsDesigning and documenting architecture at multiple levels (high-level to detailed) and across multiple views (conceptual, logical, physical, data flow and sequence diagrams)Providing active "hands-on" architectural guidance and leadership through the entire lifecycle of development projectsTranslating business requirements into conceptual and detailed technology solutionsCollaborating closely with other architects and peers across the organization architecting and delivering solutionsPerforming third-party vendor assessmentsDeveloping and leading proof-of-concepts projectsKeeping fluent in industry and marketplace evolution; continuously learning new data technologies and introducing these into the organizationTechnical SkillsComprehensive understanding of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Proficiency in utilizing cloud services to architect and deliver highly-scalable, distributed, cloud-based enterprise data solutions.Knowledge of architectural design patterns suitable for building scalable and distributed systems in the cloud.
Familiarity with patterns such as microservices, event-driven architecture, and serverless computing.Ability to design systems at various levels, including high-level conceptual models and detailed physical implementations.Expertise in optimizing the performance of cloud-based applications, especially in handling high Transaction Per Second (TPS) scenarios. Knowledge of techniques such as horizontal scaling, vertical scaling, caching mechanisms, and load balancing.Proficiency in backend development technologies and frameworks suitable for high-volume transaction processing.Knowledge of various database technologies, including relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Understanding of database design principles, data modeling, and optimization techniques.Implementation of best practices for fault tolerance, resilience, and scalability in backend systems.
Knowledge of techniques such as redundancy, failover mechanisms, circuit breakers, and auto-scaling.QualificationsOverall IT experience - 12 yearsVariety of technical and engineering environments, Functional Systems Modeling,= 8 yearsArchitecture experience - 8 yearsFunctional and Systems modeling - 7 yearsIndirect People Development - 7 yearsBusiness process and System design - 10 yearsStrategic planning - 3 yearsRunning technology proof-of-concepts - 7 yearsProficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.Job Summary and MissionAs a DPS Solutions Architect you will build and enhance the operational data hubs that serve as a unique, reliable source for core, aggregated and derived data of the Product domain. Deliver consistent product data across digital channels that include instore experiences to support various business models including global markets. The ADT (Architecture, Data and Emerging Tech).
This team is responsible for - -for architecting, developing and managing the data platforms, data integrations, reporting and analytics solutions for the enterprise business data. -This role reports into Architecture function, working daily within the Product/Menu/Experience engineering and product team -As a member of the broader architecture community, you will also leverage established architectural design patterns and practices used within Starbuck's global IT operations. -Supporting North America time zones, this role will provide guidance for market teams both in the United States and globally.